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Keen to include ways to build an eco home in your project? Try these 9 expert-recommended methods
By Sarah Harley last updated
From insulation and structure through to energy and materials, we explore the best ways to build an eco home and how to decide which ones are right for you

Energy price cap cut by 7% – here’s how much you’ll save on bills
By Joseph Mullane last updated
The energy price cap drops 7% in April 2026, lowering electricity and gas bills for households across Great Britain

Martin Lewis warns price cap is still 'pants' and cheapest deals could beat it by 15%
By Joseph Mullane published
Energy bills set to drop from April as the new 6.9% Price Cap comes into effect, but households could save even more by switching to fixed deals, Martin Lewis warns

What is the Home Energy Model? The way EPCs are calculated is about to change
By Joseph Mullane published
Discover what the Home Energy Model is, how it calculates energy use, and the implications for homebuilders, renovators, and Energy Performance Certificates

Homeowners could soon profit from local energy shares under new Local Power Plan
By Joseph Mullane published
New government support could let people benefit financially from clean energy projects near their homes

What went wrong at King Charles-backed £1.2bn eco village that sits empty 13 years after the homes were built?
By Joseph Mullane published
An eco village in South Wales remains largely empty, showing the challenges of creating sustainable communities at scale

Standing charges on energy bills set to fall by £40 a year from April, confirms Martin Lewis
By Joseph Mullane published
Energy bills set to ease as standing charges fall, with all households set to benefit

Major changes to how EPCs are assessed are coming soon, and it’s set to impact millions of homes
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK government is introducing a new Home Energy Model that will change how Energy Performance Certificates are calculated for millions of homes

Energy suppliers to be held accountable for faulty and delayed smart meter installations
By Joseph Mullane published
Customers could receive £40 compensation for delayed installations, failed appointments or unresolved smart meter faults

Feed-in Tariffs: How 800,000 households with solar panels may earn less due to payments change
By Joseph Mullane published
Solar households will still see payments rise each year, but at a slower rate, after the Government confirmed changes to how Feed-in Tariff payments are linked to inflation
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